Air pollution can put a dent in solar power Study finds lost revenue can be millions of dollars annually, suggests ways to quantify haze-related reductions in solar panel output. August 28, 2018 Read full story →
Introducing the latest in textiles: Soft hardware Researchers incorporate optoelectronic diodes into fibers and weave them into washable fabrics. August 8, 2018 Read full story →
Mass timber: Thinking big about sustainable construction MIT class designs a prototype building to demonstrate that even huge buildings can be built primarily with wood. August 6, 2018 Read full story →
Music as a gateway to shared humanity Iconic composer A. R. Rahman visits MIT campus to learn more about new technologies. August 2, 2018 Read full story →
Sound waves reveal diamond cache deep in Earth’s interior Study finds 1–2 percent of Earth’s oldest mantle rocks are made from diamond. July 16, 2018 Read full story →
Smart office enables a personalized workplace atmosphere Project out of the MIT Media Lab uses biosensors and machine learning to optimize the sensory experience in individual work environments. July 13, 2018 Read full story →
An AI system for editing music in videos Given a video of a musical performance, CSAIL’s deep-learning system can make individual instruments louder or softer. July 5, 2018 Read full story →
How music lessons can improve language skills Study links piano education with better word discrimination by kindergartners. June 25, 2018 Read full story →
Broadening the range of material rewards Headed by Carl Thompson, the newly formed Materials Research Laboratory opens up opportunities for industrial partnerships. June 18, 2018 Read full story →
In profile: Jamshied Sharifi ’83, Tony Award winner Composer, musician, and former MIT visiting artist received a 2018 Tony Award for best orchestrations on “The Band's Visit.” June 15, 2018 Read full story →
MIT engineers build smart power outlet Design can “learn” to identify plugged-in appliances, distinguish dangerous electrical spikes from benign ones. June 15, 2018 Read full story →
President L. Rafael Reif's charge to the Class of 2018 Reif urges graduates to “find your calling. Solve the unsolvable. Invent the future. Take the high road.” June 8, 2018 Read full story →
How the brain performs flexible computations New neural model reveals how the brain adapts to new information. June 6, 2018 Read full story →
Revolutionizing everyday products with artificial intelligence Mechanical engineering researchers are using AI and machine learning technologies to enhance the products we use in everyday life. June 1, 2018 Read full story →
Hacking virtual reality Contributing to a culture of pioneers, MIT students explore the technical, philosophical, and artful dimensions of VR. May 31, 2018 Read full story →